Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing · Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Accuride Erie LP, 1015 EAST 12TH STREET, ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA 16503
on — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified, affecting the Other finger(s) n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was troubleshooting a cardboard box machine when their left middle finger got stuck in an opening and was struck by a serrated cutting blade, resulting in a partial amputation.
Amputation Other finger(s) n.e.c. Packaging, bottling, wrapping machinery n.e.c.
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